Allen vs Lincoln
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Allen CollegeWaterloo, IACatholic life on campusLincoln UniversityOakland, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Allen: $71,261, against $53,695 at Lincoln.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Waterloo, IA
Oakland, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
489
474
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Graduation rate
100%
First-year retention
89%
Cost and outcomes
Median debt
$18,750
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$71,261
$53,695
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.